Ștefan Luchian (1868–1916) painted some of his most celebrated works after rheumatoid arthritis had left him unable to hold a brush conventionally — he strapped it to his wrist and continued. The National Bank of Romania has issued a series of fine silver collector pieces honoring Romanian cultural figures, and Luchian's inclusion reflects his standing as the foremost Romanian painter of his generation, largely self-taught in formal oil technique after studies in Bucharest, Munich, and Paris.
The 2018 issue corresponds to the 150th anniversary of his birth.
Ștefan Luchian (1868–1916) painted some of his most celebrated works after rheumatoid arthritis had left him unable to hold a brush conventionally — he strapped it to his wrist and continued. The National Bank of Romania has issued a series of fine silver collector pieces honoring Romanian cultural figures, and Luchian's inclusion reflects his standing as the foremost Romanian painter of his generation, largely self-taught in formal oil technique after studies in Bucharest, Munich, and Paris.
The 2018 issue corresponds to the 150th anniversary of his birth.